Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician

Road & Rail Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Veteran-friendly

Promote from within

Job summary

Road & Rail Services is seeking a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician in Montgomery, AL to inspect, clean, prepare, and perform minor repairs on railcars before service.

This hands-on, outdoor role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to work with common tools. Stick welding experience is valued and contributes to team needs in our rail operations.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour for a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Previous stick-welding experience
• Experience using common hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Strong attention to safety
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in railroad operations, railcar preparation, welding, manufacturing, construction, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, or similar hands-on work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railcars for damage, wear, structural concerns, and other visible defects
• Open, close, and secure railcar end doors according to established procedures
• Prepare railcars for service by removing dirt, debris, and other materials
• Use backpack blowers, scrapers, hand tools, and other equipment
• Identify railcar conditions that may require maintenance or repair
• Perform approved minor repairs, including stick welding, when required
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company-provided PPE
• Keep assigned work areas organized and free of unnecessary hazards
• Communicate repair concerns or unsafe conditions to supervision
• Follow all company, customer, railroad, and site‑specific safety procedures
• Assist other team members as operational needs require

Skills

Stick welding

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician

Road & Rail Services – Montgomery, AL
Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Rail Operations Team

Road & Rail Services is hiring a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician for our Montgomery, Alabama operation. This is a hands‑on industrial position responsible for inspecting, cleaning, preparing, and completing minor repairs on railcars before they are placed into service.

If you have experience with stick welding, manufacturing, railroad operations, construction, mechanical work, industrial maintenance, or general labor, this may be a great opportunity to put your skills to work while building a career in the rail industry.

This position is primarily performed outdoors around active railroad equipment. We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety‑focused, comfortable with physical work, and willing to learn our railcar preparation and inspection procedures.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Railcar Prep & Inspection Technician, your daily responsibilities may include:

• Inspect railcars for damage, wear, structural concerns, and other visible defects
• Open, close, and secure railcar end doors according to established procedures
• Prepare railcars for service by removing dirt, debris, and other materials
• Use backpack blowers, scrapers, hand tools, and other equipment
• Identify railcar conditions that may require maintenance or repair
• Perform approved minor repairs, including stick welding, when required
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company-provided PPE
• Keep assigned work areas organized and free of unnecessary hazards
• Communicate repair concerns or unsafe conditions to supervision
• Follow all company, customer, railroad, and site‑specific safety procedures
• Assist other team members as operational needs require

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will be dependable employees who take safety seriously and are comfortable working in an active industrial environment.

Qualifications include:

• Previous stick‑welding experience
• Experience using common hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience in railroad operations, railcar preparation, welding, manufacturing, construction, mechanical repair, industrial maintenance, or similar hands‑on work is helpful but not required.

Why Work for Road & Rail Services?

We provide employees with the opportunity to develop valuable skills while working for an established company in the rail and transportation industry.

Our benefits and employee programs include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Annual steel‑toe boot allowance
• Company‑provided personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Training and opportunities to learn additional skills
• Career advancement opportunities
• Veteran‑friendly workplace
• Promote‑from‑within culture

About Road & Rail Services

Road & Rail Services has supported the rail and transportation industries since 1987. Our teams provide railcar, terminal, automotive, and field services to customers throughout North America. Safety, dependable service, and quality workmanship are central to how we operate.